Whether they’re used for highway construction projects, healthcare projects, or any other use case, mobile office trailers provide the perfect space for industries across the board.
However, if you want to protect your investment, you’ll want to use anchors.
Let’s dive into what anchors are and why they’re important for mobile office trailer projects.
What Are Anchors?
An anchor is a device or mechanism to secure and stabilize mobile office trailers to the ground.
An example of a cross drive anchor with a tie-down strap.
Anchors are essential components for maintaining the stability and safety of these structures, particularly in temporary or semi-permanent settings. They assist with stability to greatly reduce the chance of the mobile office trailer shifting, tipping over, or becoming dislodged.
Why Do You Need Anchors?
It’s true that the trailer itself provides a stable platform. However, they’re designed to be easily relocated and repurposed — because of this, additional support is needed to ensure the safety of your trailer.
Here’s why you should use anchors.
Safety
Safety should always be the top priority on any job site or use case.
Mobile office trailers are often used as temporary offices or meeting spaces in construction sites, industrial locations, or disaster recovery zones. Without proper tie-downs, these trailers can become unstable, posing a significant safety risk to workers and visitors.
Tie-down straps are connected to the frame of the building and then anchored into the ground for safety.
For example, a severe weather event such as a microburst can send a 60-foot-long trailer flying 40 feet away from its original location — with the proper tie-downs, the safety risk could have been mitigated.
Protecting Your Investment
Regardless of whether you’re renting or buying, you need to think of the cost considerations with a mobile office trailer.
They are a cost-effective solution for space — especially when compared to traditional construction. However, you still want to rest assured that you’re protecting the investment!
A member of the Triumph Modular set up crew putting the finishing touches on the tie-downs.
Anchoring your mobile office trailer may add a small step to the process, but it’s worth the peace of mind. If heavy winds or adverse weather hits, you’ll know that your mobile office trailer is safe.
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As modular experts in the industry for several decades, Triumph Modular has extensive experience setting up mobile office trailers for clients.
To learn more about anchoring mobile office trailers (and other relevant modular construction topics), check out our blog today!
